Lifetime Chapter 2

The ability to move joints through their full range of motion is called: a. flexibility b. endurance c. stretching d. inaction

a. flexibility

Select all that apply Which of the following are health-related components of physical fitness? a. flexibility b. balance c. speed d. body composition e. cardiorespiratory endurance

a. flexibility d. body composition e. cardiorespiratory endurance (Components of physical fitness, p. 32)

In a healthy person, the level of nonfat muscle, bone, and water is ______ the level of body fat. a. higher than b. equal to c. lower than

a. higher than

Which exercise will help ensure a healthy range of motion for all major joints? a. stretching b. weight lifting c. running d. anaerobic exercises

a. stretching (flexibility)

Marco's doctor wants to make certain that Marco does not have existing heart disease and decides to assess his current fitness level. For which of the following will Marco be sent? a. body fat analysis b. pulmonary function test c. exercise stress test d. blood pressure test

c. exercise stress test

Jim wants to build up his muscles and increase his metabolism. Which type of exercise should he add to his workout? a. endurance training b. flexibility training c. balance training d. resistance training

a. endurance training

Speed, power, and agility are all: a. part of the health principle. b. skill-related fitness components. c. part of the FITT principle. d. health-related fitness components.

b. skill-related fitness components

Which principle asserts that in order to develop a particular type of fitness you need to perform exercises designed to promote that exact type? a. flexibility b. specificity c. endurance d. exercise prescription

b. specificity

Select all that apply Cardiorespiratory endurance depends on which of the following factors? a. the capability of the nervous system to pump oxygen into the blood b. the ability of the body to regulate blood flow c. the capacity of the heart to pump blood d. the ability of the lungs to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream

b. the ability of the body to regulate blood flow c. the capacity of the heart to pump blood d. the ability of the lungs to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream (Cardiorespiratory endurance, p. 33)

In a UCLA study, it was determined that _____ of the personal trainers couldn't pass a basic exam on training methods, exercise physiology, or biomechanics. a. 15 percent b. 30 percent c. 60 percent d. 90 percent

c. 60 percent

What happens if too much time passes between exercise sessions? a. If you've been exercising regularly for a long enough period, it is unlikely there will be any fitness loss. b. Your body will probably enjoy the break. c. Fitness improvements are lost.

c. Fitness improvements are lost.

Your roommate is going to be traveling almost the entire summer for an internship. She's concerned that she'll lose the fitness improvements she's made over the past eight months if she cannot keep up her regular gym and running program. What is the best advice to give her? a. She should make sure that wherever she travels she will have access to a gym and a trainer. b. She really shouldn't worry about it. She's unlikely to lose the gains she's made even if she has no cardio or strength training over the summer. c. She should improvise in whatever place she finds herself to be sure to have regular cardio and strength training.

c. She should improvise in whatever place she finds herself to be sure to have regular cardio and strength training.

What is a good example of a beginning exercise program for a person who has been sedentary? a. a jump-rope program b. advanced step aerobics c. a walking program d. marathon training

c. a walking program

Planned, structured, repetitive movement of the body intended to improve or maintain physical fitness is called: a. disease b. health c. exercise d. education

c. exercise (physical activity on a continuum, p. 29)

Which of the following would be the best choice for a warm-up before going on a run? a. stretching b. yoga c. jogging slowly d. lifting weights

c. jogging slowly

What term refers specifically to the nonfat portion of the human body consisting of skeletal muscle, bone, and water? a. body mass index b. muscle c. body composition d. fat-free mass

d. fat-free mass

Select all that apply What are benefits of including a cool-down period in your exercise session? a. Cooling down helps return your breathing and heart rate to normal. b. Cooling down keeps your heart and breathing rate above normal. c. Cooling down prepares the body and mind for exercise. d. Cooling down helps restore the body's circulation to a normal resting condition.

a. Cooling down helps return your breathing and heart rate to normal. d. Cooling down helps restore the body's circulation to a normal resting condition.

Exercise is a structured activity meant to specifically improve which of the following? a. hand-eye coordination b. physical fitness c. leisure d. group cooperation

b. physical fitness (Physical Activity on a Continuum)

Select all that apply Which of the following are among the advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? a. It takes less time than traditional endurance training. b. It drastically reduces type 1 diabetes. c. It reduces body fat. d. It improves blood sugar control and blood pressure. e. It builds endurance quickly.

a. It takes less time than traditional endurance training. c. It reduces body fat. d. It improves blood sugar control and blood pressure. e. It builds endurance quickly.

Are people able to improve the functioning of their bodies? a. Yes; physical fitness is the key. b. No; heredity determines functioning. c. Unknown; scientists are not sure if that is possible. d. No; outside environment rules bodies.

a. Yes; physical fitness is the key.

Select all that apply Trainers who performed the best in the UCLA research had degrees in which of the following? a. exercise physiology b. physical education c. physical therapy d. biometrics

a. exercise physiology b. physical education c. physical therapy

Select all that apply Muscular endurance is an important factor that: a. helps the body perform in sports. b. causes weakness and pain in the body. c. helps the body deal with daily physical demands. d. is less important than strength in preventing pain.

a. helps the body perform in sports. c. helps the body deal with daily physical demands. (Muscular Endurance, p. 34)

Select all that apply: What are the benefits of muscular endurance? a. injury prevention b. decreased muscle mass c. improved flexibility d. better posture

a. injury prevention d. better posture (Muscular endurance, p. 34)

Select all that apply For which of the following groups is getting a medical examination recommended before participating in vigorous exercise? (Select all that apply.) a. men 40 years of age or older b. persons who are obese or have other health problems c. women between 40 and 50 years old in good health d. men and women in their 30s who have no serious health risks

a. men 40 years of age or older b. persons who are obese or have other health problems

Select all that apply What are some of the benefits of becoming physically fit? a. more energy b. greater risk of injury c. increased stamina d. better control of body movement

a. more energy c. increased stamina d. better control of body movement (How much physical activity is enough, p. 31)

The component of health-related fitness that helps keep the skeleton in proper alignment, preventing back and leg pain, is known as ______ strength. a. muscular b. optic c. respiratory d. cardiovascular

a. muscular (Muscular strength, p. 34)

Select all that apply Which of the following are areas which should be assessed via testing as a first step to creating a successful fitness program? a. muscular endurance b. level of commitment c. muscular strength d. flexibility e. cardiorespiratory endurance f. body composition

a. muscular endurance c. muscular strength d. flexibility e. cardiorespiratory endurance composition

Which term refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort? a. muscular strength b. muscular endurance c. flexibility d. cardiorespiratory endurance

a. muscular strength (Muscular Strength, p. 34)

Which of the following refers to the performance of different types of activities that cause the body to adapt and improve its level of fitness? a. physical training b. muscular strength c. peak fitness d. flexibility

a. physical training

Exercising safely means a. protecting yourself against outside elements that you might encounter, such as cars while bike riding. b. avoiding potentially hazardous activities, such as rock climbing. c. ensuring you are protected from various aspects of the activity, such as protecting your eyes while playing racquetball. d. exercising as intensely as possible on a daily basis so that you do not lose muscle mass or cardiovascular endurance.

a. protecting yourself against outside elements that you might encounter, such as cars while bike riding. c. ensuring you are protected from various aspects of the activity, such as protecting your eyes while playing racquetball.

Health-related fitness gives people the ability to meet physical challenges and: a. protects people from diseases. b. makes the body less flexible. c. increases high-level sports performance. d. reduces the body's immune system.

a. protects people from diseases. (components of physical fitness, p. 32)

In a fitness training program, which phase is characterized by an increase in fitness level? a. the progress phase b. the termination phase c. the beginning phase d. the maintenance phase

a. the progress phase

Select all that apply Erin has never had a regular exercise routine before. What are some things she can do to keep herself safe while exercising? a. wear a helmet when biking or skiing b. wear bright clothing when running on public roads c. run with a partner in parks or rural areas d. run in the middle of the street

a. wear a helmet when biking or skiing b. wear bright clothing when running on public roads c. run with a partner in parks or rural areas

What will happen if a person stops exercising? a. The body preserves its fitness gains by conserving energy. b. Up to half of all fitness improvements will be lost within two months c. The fitness level will stay the same until exercising begins again. d. Muscle tone will be lost within one week.

b. Up to half of all fitness improvements will be lost within two months (Reversibility)

What is the term for the individual potential for improvement of the human body? a. over-training b. adaptability c. endurance d. fitness

b. adaptability

Which of the following is not a basic principle of physical training? a. reversibility b. cardiorespiratory endurance c. progressive overload d. specificity

b. cardiorespiratory endurance

Which of the following terms refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity? a. muscular strength b. cardiorespiratory endurance c. metabolic rate d. cross-training exercise

b. cardiorespiratory endurance (Cardiorespiratory endurace, p. 33)

What does the acronym FITT represent? a. follow instructions today and tomorrow b. frequency, intensity, time, and type c. frequency, instructions, type, and time d. fitness in timed training

b. frequency, intensity, time, and type (Progressive Overload)

Select all that apply Which of the following are proper ways to cool down after exercising? Multiple select question. a. sitting down immediately to slow the heart rate b. performing stretching exercises at the end of the cool-down period c. continuing to move at a slow pace for 5 to 10 minutes d. showering right away to stop the body from sweating

b. performing stretching exercises at the end of the cool-down period c. continuing to move at a slow pace for 5 to 10 minutes

What is recommended as warm-up for exercise? a. isometric exercise from a sitting position b. push-ups, curl-ups, pull-ups, or any anaerobic exercise c. low-intensity movements that mimic the activity to follow d. vigorous jumping or running activities

c. low-intensity movements that mimic the activity to follow

The increasing amount of stress that is placed on the body to bring about adaptations that improve fitness is called progressive: a. fitness. b. adaptation. c. overload d. endurance.

c. overload

A good way to gain physical components like speed, agility, balance, power, and coordination is to: a. write a paper about them. b. play handheld video games. c. participate in a sport. d. research them on the Internet.

c. participate in a sport. (Skill (neuromuscular)-Related Components of Fitness, p. 35)

The training principle that refers to fitness improvements that are lost when demands on the body are lowered is called: a. muscle recovery. b. endurance. c. reversibility d. resistance

c. reversibility

Performing stretching exercises to improve hip flexibility and using dumbbells to increase arm strength are examples of the training principle of: a. FITT (the FITT principle gives guidelines on how to engage in physical activity, and specificity refers to the specific activities to improve one aspect of fitness) b. inactivity c. specificity d. endurance

c. specificity

When starting an exercise program, you should: a. choose an exercise that will put stress on your joints. b .plan to lose any excess weight quickly and steadily. c. start slowly to adapt to the stress of exercise. d. begin with any activity that you think you will enjoy doing.

c. start slowly to adapt to the stress of exercise.

Which of the following types of exercise is best for becoming more flexible? a. calisthenic exercise b. resistance training c. stretching flexibility exercises d. cardiorespiratory endurance exercise

c. stretching flexibility exercises

Suzy wants to create a successful fitness program for herself, and her doctor has cleared her to begin. What is Suzy's first step? a. incorporating cycle training to avoid injuries b. performing an exercise stress test c. evaluating her progress by setting fitness goals d. assessing her current level of physical activity and fitness

d. assessing her current level of physical activity and fitness (Assessing yourself)

According to the current guidelines for general health, at least how many days of 30-minute moderate-intensity physical activity should a person perform a week? a. two b. four c. three d. five

d. five (How much physical activity is enough?, p. 31)

A body that sustains a targeted level of fitness is in the ______ phase. a. inactivity b. progress c. regression d. maintenance

d. maintenance

Motivation is important in an exercise program because it helps: a. people breathe more easily during workouts. b. doctors measure people's fitness levels. c. lowers the heart rate when exercising. d. people continue to exercise and stay well.

d. people continue to exercise and stay well.

The FITT-VP principle helps people gradually become fitter in a process known as: a. pulmonary endurance. b. cardiovascular decline. c. metabolic operation. d. progressive overload.

d. progressive overload.

The idea that when the amount of exercise is increased, fitness continues to improve is called: a. metabolic building. b. excessive respiration. c. systolic pressure. d. progressive overload.

d. progressive overload.

According to most sports psychologists, what is the most effective way to stay motivated in an exercise program? a. talking to your doctor b. going to a gym to work out c. buying the latest sports equipment d. setting and achieving goals

d. setting and achieving goals